English - Academic Writing: Evaluating Information: CRAAP Test

Bias can be hard to detect.

• Psychologists have shown that we naturally tend to accept any information that supports what we already believe, as true, even if the information isn't reliable.
• The information should be objective, fair, and balanced.
• The absence of a viewpoint could present a bias.
• Products and services can be sold...and so can ideas (religious, political, etc.)
• Be especially careful when the viewpoint isn't apparent.

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